Minnesota Ignition Interlock Device Program Minnesota Ignition Interlock

Minnesota Ignition Interlock Device Program

Minnesota Ignition Interlock Device Program ◦ Administered by Driver and Vehicle Services ◦ Almost 4000 participants currently enrolled ◦ Statute: § 171. 306

What is an ignition interlock device? A breath testing device that prevents the vehicle from starting if alcohol is detected.

Key Features of Minnesota Ignition Interlock Devices � An alcohol reading of. 02 or above is a fail. � Devices � All must have a camera devices meet NHTSA specifications

Minnesota Ignition Interlock Vendors � Six certified vendors � Vendors are responsible for providing service within a 50 mile radius of nearly every participant � Manufacturers State are certified annually by the

First Offense � Option #1 - Full driving privileges with installation of ignition interlock � Option #2 – Hard revocation; no driving for the withdrawal period � Option #3 – Available only for refusal or under 0. 16 ◦ 15 day waiting period of no driving ◦ Issuance of a limited license for the remainder of the withdrawal

Second Offense in 10 Years or Third on Record � Option #1 - Full driving privileges with installation of ignition interlock � Option #2 – Hard revocation; no driving for the withdrawal period

Enrollment First/Second Offense � Ignition Interlock Participation Agreement � Insurance � Special Certificate Review form (second offense only)

Three or More Offenses Ignition interlock required � Limited driving privileges for at least one year � Full driving privileges for the remainder of the withdrawal � Chemical health assessment � Demonstration of abstinence with use of the device

Enrollment Third Offense or More � Chemical use assessment or enrollment in a treatment program � Ignition Interlock Participation Agreement � Insurance � Last Certificate Use Statement � Limited License Application

Installation � Contact information for the vendors is on the DVS website (http: //dvs. dps. mn. gov) � Installation includes an orientation on how to use the device � Driver cannot legally drive until they receive notice from DVS.

Service and Monitoring � Participants are required to keep regular service appointments � Data is downloaded and sent to DVS � Device is recalibrated � Device is checked for evidence of tampering

Verification of Abstinence � Canceled-IPS drivers are required to verify abstinence through use of the device � Per MN Rule 7503. 1725, the participant must demonstrate regular and consistent use of the ignition interlock device as evidenced by no fewer than 30 breath alcohol concentration tests of less than. 02 per month.

Alcohol Violations Breath Alcohol Concentrations. 02 or above � First and second time offenders ◦ A. 02 BAC or above within the last 90 days of the Program will extend the Program for an additional 90 days from the date of the reading � Canceled Inimical to Public Safety ◦ A. 02 BAC or above will cancel the driver and require reenrollment in the Program.

Non-Alcohol Violations Violation � � � Tamper/Circumvent/Bypass the device Driving a vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock device Violating conditions of the limited license Skipping 3 rolling retests in a 6 -month period Fewer than 30 initial blows per month (applies to canceled-IPS only to verify abstinence) Sanction Extension of Program 1 st violation Additional 180 days 2 nd violation Additional 1 year 3 rd and subsequent violations Additional 545 days

Employment Variance � Allows a person to drive a company owned vehicle during employment without an ignition interlock device ◦ Cannot be self-employed ◦ Cannot be a rental car ◦ Cannot wholly or partially own an entity that owns an employer owned motor vehicle � MN Statute § 171. 306, subd. 4(b) � MN Rule 7503. 1775

Reduced Fee � Installation $25 � Calibration $40 � Lockout $25 � Emergency � Removal Override $15 $25

Contacts Driver and Vehicle Services 651 -296 -2948 dvs. ii@state. mn. us http: //dvs. dps. mn. gov